Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Memorial Forest, Houston

A+

22nd of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 97 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Memorial Forest is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 3,300 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 22nd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library2.1 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
3,280
Median rent
$3,500+
Median home value
$1,068,000
Household income
$217,100
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
96%
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What it's like to live in Memorial Forest

Memorial Forest is a neighborhood in Houston with about 3,300 residents, older homes (median year built 1963), mostly owner-occupied (96%) and 62% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 22nd of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Memorial Forest

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $217,100, 235% higher than the Houston median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Memorial Forest

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $3,500+, 157% higher than the Houston median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Memorial Forest report card

Each grade compares Memorial Forest with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade D

    Median rent $3,500+, homes cost 4.9x income.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $217,100, 5.1% unemployed.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 94 of 100 on the state rating.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 884 violent crimes per 100k, 3,828 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 20 min, 15% work from home.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    82% have a bachelor’s degree.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    7.1% of adults uninsured.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    96% of homes owner-occupied.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

Memorial Forest compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Median household income: $217,100235% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 96%53 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 82%46 points higher than Houston (37%)

Worse than Houston

  • Median rent: $3,500+157% higher than Houston ($1,361)
  • Home value to income: 4.9x15% higher than Houston (4.3x)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%6 points lower than Houston (5.7%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • AFrostwood ElementaryElementary, Spring Branch ISD0.5 mi
  • AMemorial MiddleMiddle, Spring Branch ISD0.5 mi
  • AMemorial High SchoolHigh, Spring Branch ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Memorial Forest

Median rent in Memorial Forest is $3,500+ a month, 157% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $140,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $1,068,000, 284% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $6,679 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent157% higher than Houston$3,500+$1,361$1,403
Median home value284% higher than Houston$1,068,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income15% higher than Houston4.9x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent17 points lower than Houston37%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them53 points higher than Houston96%42%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Houston7.8%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston196319821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$6,679
Mortgage payment
$5,846
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$3,500+

Based on a $1,068,000 home in Memorial Forest, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median household income235% higher than Houston$217,100$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Houston5.1%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line17 points lower than Houston2.5%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher46 points higher than Houston82%37%34%
Average commute28% lower than Houston20 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Houston15%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit6 points lower than Houston0%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points higher than Houston99%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Memorial Forest

Under 1838%
18 to 346.6%
35 to 6443%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White80%
Hispanic or Latino3.6%
Black0.4%
Asian15%
Other or more than one race0.6%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Houston

  1. 1A+Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial ParkMedian rent $3,230
  2. 2A+Boulevard OaksMedian rent $1,940
  3. 3A+BraeswoodMedian rent $1,360
  4. 4A+Washington Avenue CorridorMedian rent $2,080
  5. 5A+Mandell PlaceMedian rent $1,210
  6. 6A+Westwood GroveMedian rent $2,100
  7. 7A+Kings Point
  8. 8A+Palisades ParkMedian rent $3,020

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. AColleyville PlazaColleyville
  2. A+Cascade CanyonThe Woodlands
  3. A+Southampton ExtensionWest University Place

Questions about Memorial Forest

Is Memorial Forest a good place to live?

Memorial Forest is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 3,300 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 22nd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Memorial Forest?

Median rent in Memorial Forest is $3,500+ a month, 157% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $1,068,000, 284% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.9x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Memorial Forest?

The closest rated public schools are Frostwood Elementary (elementary, rated A), Memorial Middle (middle, rated A) and Memorial High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Memorial Forest name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.